Atticus Finch

Rated 4.5 stars! This Rotorua restaurant on Tutanekai Street offers delicious food and cocktails. See why diners rave about the pork belly. Book your table today!

Fusion · Asian$$4.5(1,526)Rotorua

Swanky bistro with a mod vibe & sidewalk seating offering eclectic local mains & nibbles to share.

About Atticus Finch

This popular Rotorua eatery, boasting a stellar 4.5-star rating, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of the city. Located on Tutanekai Street, the restaurant is known for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. Diners consistently praise the quality of the dishes, with the pork belly receiving particularly high marks. The menu also features tempting options like lamb salad and chicken wings, complemented by a selection of cocktails and beverages. The $$ price range makes it an accessible choice for a satisfying meal. With its kind staff, option for outdoor seating, and accommodating large groups, it's a great spot to consider.

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
lunch
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Why Travelers Love Atticus Finch

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4.5 / 5.0(1,526 reviews)

Absolutely delicious food! We went yesterday and ordered the pork belly, easily the best pork belly I’ve ever had (perfectly rendered)! Topped off with the brownie cookie and it’s delicious salted caramel sauce. We wanted to taste everything on the menu so we came back again tonight and picked different dishes. Kind and polite staff too! I got the lamb salad and my man had the chicken wings. He got a cider and I had the tokyo tom cocktail. We travelled from Hamilton so it was really good quality food, and we got a table that was outside. It was lovely. Staff were darlings. Thank you. We had the best girls’ lunch at Atticus Finch! Everyone left happy and full — the food was absolutely divine. We shared a delicious spread: the Streaky Bacon Burger, Roti, Gochujang Tofu, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken, Fried Haloumi, and Chop Chop Salad. Everything was packed with flavour, but I can’t stop thinking about that Gochujang Tofu 🤤 — hands down my favourite! Highly recommend for a relaxed lunch with great vibes and even better food.

Find the Restaurant

Where to Find Them

3010/1106 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
Monday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Recent Reviews

Danielle R.

November 14, 2025

Absolutely delicious food! We went yesterday and ordered the pork belly, easily the best pork belly I’ve ever had (perfectly rendered)! Topped off with the brownie cookie and it’s delicious salted caramel sauce. We wanted to taste everything on the menu so we came back again tonight and picked different dishes. Kind and polite staff too!

The Z.

November 13, 2025

I got the lamb salad and my man had the chicken wings. He got a cider and I had the tokyo tom cocktail. We travelled from Hamilton so it was really good quality food, and we got a table that was outside. It was lovely. Staff were darlings. Thank you.

Maya L.

November 10, 2025

We had the best girls’ lunch at Atticus Finch! Everyone left happy and full — the food was absolutely divine. We shared a delicious spread: the Streaky Bacon Burger, Roti, Gochujang Tofu, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken, Fried Haloumi, and Chop Chop Salad. Everything was packed with flavour, but I can’t stop thinking about that Gochujang Tofu 🤤 — hands down my favourite! Highly recommend for a relaxed lunch with great vibes and even better food.

Anna B.

July 11, 2025

I had very high expectations for this place after hearing multiple raving reviews. The food was excellent, risotto mozzarella balls were crispy and full of flavour, pork belly was melting in the mouth and the salad it came with was outstanding. Where things went wrong was the service, we were asked about our drinks orders before we even set down, the waiter literally stood by our table while I was looking at food menu to take our order. It was two of us (my son and I), we ordered beef sliders from the kids menu and mozzarella balls and pork belly for me. The sliders arrived and my son finished his dinner before my entree even arrived. As soon as an empty glass was put on the table it was picked up and we were asked if we wanted another drink. I was still chewing my last mouthful when the table was cleared and a dessert menu was placed in front of us. 2 min later we were asked if we wanted anything else, when we answered no the bill was promptly brought to our table. We had our dinner and got ushered out within 35 minutes of getting there. It’s not a fast food place, it’s not a cheap place, it wasn’t busy. It was our last night of holidays and we wanted something special, well… it wasn’t.

Trinity S.

August 24, 2025

Food was amazing. Very friendly and happy staff. Happy to give advice/ their opinions on food when asked. Everything tasted amazing and was cooked to perfection 👌. 100% recommend this place and we will definitely make it one of our regulars. They even had blankets available for customers if it got to cold, were not needed though as there is outdoor heating. Definitely give this place a go.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Atticus Finch special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Street Parking
Paid Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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